Jeanie Shifflett
Dec 12, 2025
Jeanie E. Shifflett, age 84, of Taneytown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. Born on September 5, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Albert Granger and Cherie Granger (née Gill). She was the devoted wife of the late George Minor Shifflett.
Jeanie dedicated much of her working life as a seamstress, proudly serving Westminster Knit, Bortstein’s, and...
Martha Laverne Lewis
Dec 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Martha Laverne Lewis on December 11, 2025, at the age of 63. Martha was born to the late Henry and Helen Hohrein and raised in Maryland with her brothers, the late John and Eugene.
She spent 26 dedicated years at Walmart, where she was known for her work ethic, kindness, and...
Mark Jason Collins
Dec 9, 2025
Mark Jason Collins, 70, of Westminster, MD, died December 9, 2025, at his home. Born March 30, 1955, in Maryland, he was the son of the late Howard and Dolores (Becker) Collins. Mark was the devoted husband of Marian Lee (McGonigal) Collins.
Mark was a plumber, lover of rock music, enjoyed coaching his children’s sports teams, and was a talented artist...
Edward Beard
Dec 8, 2025
Gentle soul, kindest heart.
Departing 87 profoundly blessed years of duties on earth, in the farming community he loved deeply, Edward Beard joined wife Bette, sons Dwayne and David, parents Earl and Miriam, great-granddaughter Lily, and so many other dear ones.
Missing him most: daughter Sandy, son-in-law Garry, daughters-in-law Lynn and Denise, grandchildren Miriam, Sam, Belle, Sophie, Nate, Josie, Eley, and Zeke;...
Joseph Seton Cool
Dec 6, 2025
Joseph Seton Cool, 85, of Emmitsburg, MD, died December 6, 2025, at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy. Born February 26, 1940, in Gettysburg, PA, at the family home, he was the son of the late George Cool and Alice Topper Cool.Joseph, known to many family and friends as "Seton", was the last living of 13 children and also the...
Martin Eugene Miller
Dec 4, 2025
Martin (Marty) E. Miller, 58, of Emmittsburg, MD, passed away December 4, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Gettysburg, PA, Marty lived for a time in Blue Ridge Summit, PA before moving to Emmitsburg with his grandparents Reginald and Betsy Taylor. His parents Don and Sara Miller moved the family to Shady Side, Maryland in 1970. After the separation...
Juliet M. Sweeney
Dec 2, 2025
Juliet M. Sweeney, nee Eckenrode, 75, of Emmitsburg, MD passed away at BridgingLife Dove House. Born December 10, 1949 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Joseph Eckenrode and Mary Elizabeth Eckenrode Lynch. She was the devoted wife of the late Ronald Sweeney, her husband of 45 years. She was a devoted sister to the late...
Denise Lynn Roberts
Nov 28, 2025
Denise Lynn Roberts, 61, of Westminster, MD, passed away November 28, 2025, at her residence. Born July 22, 1964 in Fulton, New York, she lived throughout the United States before settling in Maryland. She was the devoted partner of Joe Sheppard for over 25 wonderful years.
Denise was a stay-at-home mother who dedicated her life to her children and to the...
Robert "Bob" M. Preston
Nov 27, 2025
Robert "Bob" M. Preston, born on April 22, 1941, in Darby, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home in Emmitsburg, Maryland, on November 27, 2025, with his loving wife Virginia (Ginny) by his side. Bob was the son of the late John Joseph and Teresa Mae (Martin) Preston. Bob was a dedicated educator and community leader, whose impact will be...
JoAnne Kaye "Jo" Swope
Nov 25, 2025
JoAnna Kaye “Jo” Swope, 72, of Taneytown, MD, died November 25, 2025, at BridgingLife Dove House Hospice in Westminster. Born July 2, 1953, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lorraine John Stonesifer and Adele Marie (Forney) Stonesifer. Jo was the devoted wife of Donald Lee Swope, whom she married in Las Vegas, NV on March 18,...
Andrew Louis Syor Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Andrew Louis Syor Jr., 77, of Westminster, MD, passed away suddenly on November 21, 2025, at his home. Born on February 29, 1948, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Andrew Louis Syor Sr. and Myrtie (Bolen) Syor.
A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, “Junior” served his country with distinction during the Vietnam War. His experiences...
Shirley Virginia Wantz
Nov 19, 2025
Shirley Virginia Wantz, 89, of Taneytown, MD, died November 19, 2025, at Golden Crest Assisted Living in Westminster. Born November 28, 1935, in Emmitsburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Lester and Maude Elizabeth (Stambaugh) Baumgardner. Shirley was the devoted wife of the late Donald Eugene Wantz, who passed in April 1993.
Shirley worked at Mt. Saint Mary’s...
Elias Gordon Brauning
Nov 18, 2025
E. Gordon Brauning, 89, of Taneytown, MD, passed away on November 18, 2025 at home. Born September 18, 1936, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late J. Paul and Emma V. (Green) Brauning. Gordon was married to Shirley R. (Reaver) Brauning for 23 years before her passing March 1980, and Betty (Renner) Brauning for 35 years before her...
Catherine Mae Weishaar
Nov 15, 2025
Catherine Mae Weishaar, 86, of Taneytown, died suddenly, November 15, 2025, at her home. Born August 6, 1939, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Elwood and Bertha Irene (Wetzel) Wilson. She was the devoted wife of 59 years to the late Roy Daniel Weishaar.
Catherine was the solid foundation of her family, and lived for her...
Edith Hilda Wantz
Nov 6, 2025
Edith Hilda Wantz née Hilbert, of Emmitsburg, MD, passed away on November 6, 2025, at her residence. Born October 12, 1930 in Taneytown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John Hilbert and Elizabeth Hilbert née Troxell. She was the devoted wife of the late David B. Wantz, Sr.
Edith was a deeply loving person, whose greatest joy in life...
Charles Elmer "Mack" McKinney
Nov 3, 2025
Charles Elmer “Mack” McKinney, 93, of Sykesville, MD, died November 3, 2025 at Northwest Hospital BridgingLife Hospice in Randallstown. Born June 23, 1932, in Glade Springs, VA, raised in Bakersville, NC, he was the son of the late Frank Parson and Margaret (Eda) McKinney. Charles was the devoted husband of the late Olive L. McKinney, nee Snyder for 50 years.
Charles...
Jeffrey Lyn Shadburn
Nov 2, 2025
Jeffrey Lyn Shadburn, 86, of Hampstead, MD, passed away on November 2, 2025, at BridgingLife Hospice in Westminster. Born May 10, 1939 in Maryland, he was the son of the late William Byron Shadburn and Nettie Amelia Shadburn, née Niblett. He was the devoted husband to his wife of 66 years, Barbara Ann Shadburn.
Jeffrey had a joie de vivre for...
Jeannette Marie Csajko
Oct 30, 2025
Jeannette Marie Csajko, 74, of Clearwater, FL, and New Market, MD, died October 30, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital. Born April 4, 1951, in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Virginia (Galvin) Miller. Jeannette was the devoted wife of the late Roger Csajko.
Jeannette was a graduate of Wantagh High School in Wantagh, NY, and a...
Theodore Keadle "Ted" Wise
Oct 30, 2025
Theodore Keadle Wise, "Ted", was born August 29, 1938, in Boonsboro, Maryland. Ted was the oldest son of the late Paul Theodore Wise and Mildred Wise, nee Keadle. One of two children, Ted was an athletic, energetic and extremely hard-working man until he fell seriously ill approximately 10 years ago. Ted took great pride in his work and in his...
Dorothy E. Seiss
Oct 26, 2025
Dorothy E. Seiss, of Emmitsburg, MD, passed away on October 26, 2025, at Homewood in Frederick. Born September 16, 1925 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Humerick and Anne Catherine Humerick nee Taylor and was one of eight siblings.
Dorothy spent most of her life in Emmitsburg, having received 12 years of Catholic education before...
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